While you’ll probably spend most of your time customizing the exterior of your Switch, you should also think about your comfort when deciding how to personalize it. When you spend hours playing your favorite titles on the Switch, your hands will inevitably get tired. However, there are ways to make your gaming sessions more comfortable, including buying a Joy-Con alternative for your Nintendo Switch or adding silicone grips to your Joy-Con controllers.
As the name suggests, these grips make it easier to hold your controllers, reducing slippage and increasing your comfort as you tap and mash buttons while maneuvering through digital worlds on your Switch. They do so by adding extra bulk and a softer texture to the controllers, something especially useful for players with larger hands who struggle when using small controllers.
There are two types of silicone grips available: Thumbstick caps and full Joy-Con covers. These grips do more than just make marathon gaming sessions easier to handle; if you opt for a full Joy-Con cover, they can also help protect your controller from falls, bumps, and scratches. Silicone grips come in many different colors and designs, including patterns inspired by popular games, allowing you to match them to your personal tastes. If you’re not comfortable replacing the shells on your controllers, silicone grips are another personalization option.
